Everything you need to know about Manikaran Sahib, Himachal Pradesh
Manikaran Sahib, Himachal Pradesh has a natural hot water spring that is used to prepare the prasad in the temple to offer to the deities. Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs. It is located in the Parvati Valley on the river Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh, and is just 80 km from Manali, attracting tourists visiting Manali and Kullu to its hot springs and pilgrim centres. (Image: Instagram/theasianbackpacker_)
What do Hindus believe?
According to experts, when Lord Shiva and Maa Pravati were walking in the valley, Parvati dropped one of the manis (precious stones ) and when he could find the jewel, he got angry, and an appeal was made before the serpent god, Sheshnag, to pacify Lord Shiva. Sheshnag hissed, thereby giving rise to a flow of boiling water. (Image: Instagram/rahulandniki)
What do Sikhs believe?
According to Sikhs, it is believed that Guru Nanak Devji visited Manikaran in the 16th century AD, and during his visit, he wished to cook food for the hungry and the needy, but there was no fire source. Hence, he prayed to God, and the spring was turned into a hot spring.
Feeds thousands of people
According to reports, they prepare rice, curry, and milk using boiling water and serve it to thousands of people. (Image: istock)
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